April Spotlight 2026
April has arrived with our supporters taking part in thrilling marathons, milestone birthday celebrations, to gorgeous spring markets!
April has brought a lovely amount of sunshine, community spirit, as well as fundraising initiatives for St. Michael's Hospice. From marathon runners and spring markets to other unforgettable events, we are incredibly thankful for our supporters coming together for a meaningful cause.
3 Spring Highlights from our Supporters
On 19 April, Simon and Gemma ran the Manchester Marathon raising a fantastic £2175! What a brilliant team!
On 26 April, London Marathon Steph, Liam, Dan, Jake and our very own staff member, Tash, ran the London Marathon raising over £10k between them. We couldn't be prouder.
"Running the London Marathon was such an incredible experience. I’d always wanted to say I’d completed a marathon, and to do it in London, with all the crowds, atmosphere and everything that makes it so iconic, felt really special. It also meant a lot to be able to raise some money for St. Michael’s Hospice, especially as I see first-hand the difference that support makes every day." - Tash
On 19 April, Brian Giles had his special 80th Birthday Celebration, raising a wonderful £2,140.00
"I wanted to mark this milestone in a very special way. Instead of receiving gifts, I asked my guests to make donations to St. Michael’s Hospice and the MND team in memory of my wife, Christine Giles, who was cared for at the Hospice in 2022. The compassion, dignity and warmth you showed her during the final stage of her life meant so much to all of us, and I felt this was the most meaningful way to remember her. It was a wonderful day filled with family, friends and memories, and we hope the photos help capture some of that spirit." - Brian
Community Fundraising
On 4 April, Bishopswood Golf Club, where we are their Charity of the Year, held their Captains Day raising vital funds for us. We are very thankful for them!
On 11 April, Windsor Masonic Lodge hosted a fantastic Charity Ball
On 17 April, our dedicated volunteers were at Tesco’s in Chineham collecting, raising £786.89
“I have lived in Basingstoke all my life and have had experience with the Hospice, my stepmother and father both worked at the Hospice. My father-in-law passed away at the Hospice and I can only be extremely grateful for the care and compassion that was shown to our family, especially as both my children were quite young at the time. My son was a volunteer at the Hospice shop at Brighton Hill during his teens, again he loved the team, and they taught him some very valuable life lessons, he has also been involved in fundraising for the Hospice on other occasions. I enjoyed the experience and was overwhelmed at times at the amount of money the people were donating, and also the stories that people told of the Hospice.” - Corrina, volunteer
On 19 April, Michal ran the Newport Marathon along with the London Marathon on the 26 April, raising an astonishing £915! Thank you for your generosity and determination Michal!
On 22 April, BCOT Favourite Sports Shirt Fundraiser took place
On 26 April, the Basingstoke Conservative Club had a Spring Market with our lovely volunteers who proudly represented St. Michael’s Hospice
On 29 April, Farnborough College of Technology scheduled a Darts Event in aid of us
Corporate fundraising
On April 7 & 8, Home Instead Tea Dances raised an incredible £1259.68 by inviting their clients to two tea dances at Sherfield on Loddon and Silchester Village halls. We are so thankful to be their charity of the year. Home Instead chose us at their charity of the year as Denise Pratt, Training & Pastoral Care Manager’s mother was cared for at St. Michael’s Hospice 11 years ago.
“It was lovely to be my Mum’s daughter again. We even popped in on my daughter’s wedding day so Mum could see Rachel in her dress.” - Denise, daughter
On April 15, Mears Group Quiz night raised £669 on the night with the help of Hera, Joanna’s dog. How paw-esome is that?
On April 24, Wilson electrical prize draw raised £2610! We thank them for their hard work and dedication as Paul Pyrah organises a prize draw each year and has raised over £25k in nine years. We simply couldn't do it without you.
On April 26, Sparta Health sponsored Woodland Walk and Run. We are very grateful for the support and generosity of our sponsors each year. The event was such a success.
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Want to support us? Visit https://www.stmichaelshospice.org.uk/support-us/fundraising/fundraise-us to find out more. We simply couldn't do it without you.